Dave Carey, Jack Chaffe, Joe Dal Ferro and Stewart Beck made statements and, with the other witnesses, answered questions.

At 4:59 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 5:05 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

It was agreed, — That in relation to the study of trade opportunities for Canadian businesses in the Indo-Pacific, the proposed budget in the amount of $269,338.52 for the committee’s travel to Singapore and New Delhi in September 2023 be adopted; and that the Clerk be authorized to purchase appropriate gifts and make the necessary arrangements for meals and a reception during the committee's travel.

The committee commenced consideration of a draft report.

It was agreed, — That the draft report, as amended, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the report be entitled: "The United States' Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: Trade Impacts on Certain Canadian Sectors".

It was agreed, — That the Chair, clerk and analysts be authorized to make such grammatical and editorial changes as may be necessary without changing the substance of the report.

It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee request that the government table a comprehensive response to the report.

It was agreed, — That dissenting or supplementary opinions be in Calibri 12-point font, left aligned, single-spaced, and be submitted electronically, in both official languages, to the clerk of the committee, not later than 4:00 p.m. on May 8, 2023.

ORDERED, — That the Chair present the report to the House.